Joel Hernandez is an accomplished software development professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with numerous companies and organizations, including Ceridian, UnitedHealth Group, and OptumInsight, where he held various key positions such as CTO, VP Product Development, and Director of User Experience.

Hernandez's educational background is diverse, having studied Philosophy at the University of Minnesota and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician at Marine Corps Service Support Schools, Camp Lejeune, NC. He has also worked in different fields such as advertising, technical writing, and automotive mechanics.

Currently, Hernandez serves as the CEO of eLumen, Inc., where he is working to implement competency-based assessment approaches for post-secondary institutions across the US and Canada. He is passionate about supporting learners and teachers, harnessing technology to drive better educational outcomes, and creating great cultures with executed strategies.